1e55d9da-b087-4995-80fb-fb0dc855584cMusic lessons, drama club, soccer practice, dance class…the list of youth activities goes on and on. They add a lot to our kids' lives, but when does it all become too much? UR Medicine clinical psychologist Kenya Malcolm shares some signs that your young ones may have too much going on.
]]>Fri, 25 Aug 2017 16:19:24 GMTedbdd809-54bc-4b0d-88f5-9f4098978fc0Kids are returning to school and it’s a good time for parents to check in with the pediatrician to see if their children are due for an annual physical. UR Medicine Primary Care pediatrician Dr. Anne Ryan answers some common questions about physicals.
]]>Fri, 18 Aug 2017 17:40:27 GMT760a6eea-0b92-4fcc-94cb-5305a931e4a3As a new school year nears, URMC Center for Community Health & Prevention’s Dr. Nancy Bennett explains why it’s important to keep students’ vaccinations up to date and how doing so impacts the lives of our kids and the community as a whole.
]]>Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:45:05 GMTb43b2097-fa9e-4b3d-8e69-fc1cc1c6ec45For the first time in nearly a century, on Monday, Aug. 21, the entire country will be able to view a total solar eclipse. In this video, UR Medicine ophthalmologist Dr. Ajay Kuriyan explains how to view the eclipse without damaging your eyes.
]]>Tue, 15 Aug 2017 13:58:22 GMT5749c2d8-9613-46ab-94fb-2b97b3ab355dThere are simpler ways to sharpen your brain health than sitting through a lecture on integrated quantum photonics. UR School of Nursing researcher Vankee Lin says a few simple lifestyle choices may help keep your brain fit and flexible as you age.
]]>Thu, 03 Aug 2017 18:50:06 GMT7ead14e0-ed1d-4fab-b70c-357381d4f693Lyme disease has made its way to Western New York and UR Medicine infectious disease expert Dr. Jennifer Nayak advises being extra vigilant in the summer months. She offers a few tips to help you avoid a tick bite and shares some things to look for if you're worried you've been exposed.
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